
Title: Associate Professor of Tourism Studies
Department: Tourism and Hospitality Management
Address: Funger Hall, Suite 306
Phone: (202) 994-7047
Email: sherylgwu@aol.com
Degrees: Ph.D., University of Buckingham, 1997
M.A., The George Washington University, 1986
B.F.A., Drake University, 1969
Area of Expertise: Tourism information systems and technology; environmental management systems and sustainable tourism; tourism marketing research
Professional Activities: Gubernatorial Appointment to Maryland Heritage Authority
Current Research: Cultural Heritage Tourism, Pro Poor Tourism, Tourism and health; Tourism Policy; Distance education in higher education within the hospitality/tourism field
Grants: National Park Service, Pan American Health Organization, World Tourism Organization, Virgin Island Office of Energy